Enrollment
1,411
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Ithaca, NY
Ithaca Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Ithaca Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 361557001340
👥 S:T ratio 47
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 80
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ithaca Senior High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #4 of 13
- public schools in Ithaca · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 27.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ithaca Senior High School has class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ithaca Senior High School ranks #4 of 13 public schools in Ithaca, NY.
School address
District: Ithaca City School District · New York
NCES ID 361557001340 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
107.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ithaca Senior High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ithaca Senior High School
Ithaca Senior High School is a large high school in Ithaca, New York, enrolling 1,411 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,411 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 189 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #100.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Two or More (11%) (diversity index 58/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 24 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 101 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Ithaca City School District also operates Dewitt Middle School (559 students) and Boynton Middle School (513 students) alongside Ithaca Senior High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ithaca Senior High School compares
Ithaca Senior High School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.1% | ▼ 52% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,411 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,411
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 73% in New York - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$26,808
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors14.0 FTE
Per 101 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 61.9%
Two or More 11.1%
Asian 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
African American 6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 61.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Ithaca Senior High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ithaca City School District, which includes Ithaca Senior High School.
$26,808
Per student
+2%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+62%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.6%
State 25.4%
Federal 10.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Ithaca Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dewitt Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boynton Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Hill School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Belle Sherman School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northeast School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ithaca Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,411 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ithaca Senior High School
How many students attend Ithaca Senior High School?
Ithaca Senior High School has 1,411 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ithaca, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ithaca Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ithaca Senior High School is 13.2:1, which is 12% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ithaca Senior High School?
27.1% of students at Ithaca Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ithaca Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Ithaca Senior High School is White at 61.9% of enrollment, in Ithaca, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ithaca Senior High School?
Ithaca Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ithaca Senior High School rank among public schools in Ithaca?
By Resource Investment Index, Ithaca Senior High School ranks #4 of 13 public schools in Ithaca, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ithaca on the city page.
Is Ithaca Senior High School a good school?
Ithaca Senior High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Ithaca City School District?
Besides Ithaca Senior High School, Ithaca City School District also operates Dewitt Middle School (559 students), Boynton Middle School (513 students), and South Hill School (363 students). See the Ithaca City School District district page for the complete list.
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